Drazkowski: An important Supreme Court ruling for property owners
Let’s talk about Geraldine Tyler. She’s a 94-year-old woman from Minneapolis who found herself in a tough spot. Ms. Tyler lost her home after falling behind on property taxes. She owed about $2,300 in property taxes on her one-bedroom condo, which grew to about $15,000 with interest and fees. Hennepin County seized her home and sold it for $40,000. But after the sale, the county kept the entire amount, even though she only owed $15,000. In effect, Hennepin County took an extra $25,000 from Ms. Tyler!
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